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Customer Reviews for
Oceanic Arid Pro Semi-Dry Purge Snorkel:

Rating:
Pretty Good
Reviewer:
Troy R.
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It lives up to its name of semi-dry. Some water gets in but not much. I had a somewhat difficult time getting it cleared in one try, thus I swallowed some water. Still a goos snorkle, but maybe I should have gotten the Ultra-Dry

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Rating:
Works like a Champ
Reviewer:
Michael Pietrucha
Used on Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand. No water ingress on surface at all, even in slightly choppy conditions. Easy to clear after return from depth.

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Oceanic Arid Pro Semi-Dry Purge Snorkel
Reviewer:
Vita J.
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A useful piece of equipment to have.Very functional and easy to use.Pushes out water to the bottom and has a cover over the top to protect from waves flushing water down the tube.

Allows you to breathe while on the surface without lifting your head out of the water.

Preparation

Position the snorkel on the outside of the mask strap so it will be just forward of your left ear. Carefully lift the tab located at the bottom of the keeper slightly away from the barrel of the snorkel, and slide the keeper down over the mask strap and release the tab.

Use

To hold the snorkel in your mouth, gently bite on the mouthpiece tabs and keep your lips sealed around the mouthpiece. While snorkeling, keep your chin slightly up so the top of the snorkel stays out of the water. Water that does enter when you dive underwater or encounter a wave can be removed by exhaling a sharp blast of air into the mouthpiece. Use caution when inhaling in case some of the water is not removed. Repeat as necessary.

If water enters more frequently than normal, ensure that the snorkel is positioned properly on the mask strap, make sure that your mouth is sealed around the mouthpiece, and make sure that the end of the snorkel is out of the water while you are swimming. Also check to ensure that there are no holes or cuts in the mouthpiece, and that the round silicone purge valve located in the bottom of the barrel is not distorted or missing and is sealing the opening.

Care & Maintenance

At the end of each day of use, rinse your snorkel thoroughly in fresh water and towel dry. Do not allow the clear silicone portions of the snorkel to come in contact with items that are black rubber. This will cause the clear silicone to become discolored. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat. Ensure that the snorkel is completely dry before storing. Store in a cool, dry location.